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Monster Fish Marathon features Reno resident and University of Nevada, Reno researcher Zeb Hogan on Nat Geo Channel

RENO, Nev. – Reno resident Zeb Hogan, host of the popular “Monster Fish” television series on the National Geographic Channel,…    more

Just in time for the holidays at University of Nevada, Reno, one-of-a-kind nanotech products designed and built by mechanical engineering students

RENO, Nev. – What’s on your Christmas list? Solar-powered music in your motorcycle helmet, a radio frequency-controlled food dish for Fido or a high-performance ski built with nano-materials in the core and solar panels on the tops to power your electronic devices while skiing?...    more

Nell J. Redfield Foundation supports National Merit Scholars at University of Nevada

RENO, Nev. – The Nell J. Redfield Foundation has committed $750,000 to support the University of Nevada, Reno National Merit Scholars....    more

Worm research findings at Brandeis and University of Nevada, Reno has human studies implications

RENO, Nev. – It’s just a worm, a tiny soil-dwelling nematode worm – but the implications are big for biomedicine…    more

Nevada business students help Microsoft Licensing with business continuity plan

RENO, Nev. – Ten University of Nevada, Reno College of Business students got some real-world experience this fall semester, when they detailed plans that will help Microsoft Licensing continue business operations in the event of various emergencies....    more

Nanotech, just in time for the holidays at University of Nevada, Reno

RENO, Nev. – What’s on your Christmas list? Solar powered music in your motorcycle helmet, an automated food dish for Fido or a high-performance ski built with nano-materials in the core and solar panels on the tops to power your electronic devices while skiing?...    more

John Hasenau named Director of Laboratory Animal Medicine

RENO, Nev. – John Hasenau has joined the University of Nevada, Reno as director of laboratory animal medicine. This role is responsible for the oversight of animal care, welfare and facilities at the University....    more

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Information

RENO, Nev. – Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl info....    more

University of Nevada, Reno professor Gary Blomquist wins national entomology award

RENO, Nev. – Gary Blomquist, a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, has won the Entomological Society of America’s…    more

University’s Early Childhood Autism Program gets help from local foundation

RENO, Nev. – The University’s highly acclaimed Early Childhood Autism Program is getting some help from the Sierra Kids Foundation next week, Dec. 16 – 18, when the foundation sponsors the Wild West Shootout basketball tournament at Reno High School to fund scholarships for children needing the services of the very successful program. ...    more

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